If you’ve ever watched any yourself — and considering you’re at this site, that’s a safe assumption — you’ve probably seen him. Between his choice of comely companions and flamboyant clothing, it’s pretty hard to miss a man who estimates he’s attended more than 4,000 NBA games since the 1950s. (Beat that, Mike Monroe.)

“He probably has the largest investment of any fan in America,” commissioner David Stern said, “so we get a kick out of him.”

Goldstein was at Sunday’s Game 1 in San Antonio, his latest visit to the Alamo City dating back to the mid 1980s. He’s developed friendships with numerous members of the Spurs organization over the years, including owner Peter Holt and point guard Tony Parker.

The nightlife in San Antonio isn’t quite up to Goldstein’s jet-setting standards. (He flew back to L.A immediately after the Spurs’ 12-point victory over the Lakers for Monday’s Clippers-Mempis matchup.) But as long as the basketball is good, he says he’ll keep coming back.

What are your memories of games in San Antonio?

It was the old, old building (HemisFair Arena). It was great ambiance in that place. I can’t really describe it, but it was a good feeling in there. It was something that sets San Antonio apart from going to games in other places. San Antonio definitely has its own character when you come to a game.

You’re close to Peter Holt?

He’s a terrific guy. He’s always been extremely nice and friendly to me. We love to talk about all aspects of the game. Not just the Spurs, but the business side of the game and everything around it.

Which Spurs do you know well?

I’ve been friendly with most of the players over the years, but I would say my closest friendship has been with Tony Parker. He’s never invited me to his house, but we’ve gone out together after the games. He invited me to his 30th birthday party last year during the playoffs. And we see each other in Saint-Tropez. I like Tony a lot. Boris Diaw, I consider to be a friend.

Do you have any kind of relationship with Gregg Popovich?

I’m not very close with Pop. We speak occasionally, but I don’t have the same kind of relationship I have with Peter Holt, for example. He can be a little sarcastic at times, to put it lightly. But obviously I respect him tremendously as a coach. I’ve always been a fan of the Spurs.

What about Tim Duncan?

Tim is very quiet and shy. He says hello when we pass each other, but I’ve never been able to get very close to him.

When you’re in town for an extended stretch, how do you spend your time?

To be quite honest with you, that’s a problem. All of the hotels seem to be around the River Walk area, which is so loaded with tourists. That gets a little tiresome. I like to be with the people that live in a city and not the tourists, wherever I go. When I’m here for a couple of days, I spend a lot of time walking. I take some very long walks along the river, and I enjoy that a lot. I try to play some tennis. But as far as the night time is concerned, other than enjoying some of your nice restaurants, there’s not much that holds any interest for me. I often sit in my room watching another basketball game.